TICONIUM CO DIVISION OF CMP INDUSTRIES INC -- ALUMINUM OXIDE;  P/N 90-5  -- 6520-01-213-5993
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM OXIDE;  P/N 90-5
MSDS Date:05/01/1991
FSC:6520
NIIN:01-213-5993
MSDS Number: BSRDP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:TICONIUM CO DIVISION OF CMP INDUSTRIES INC
Address:413 N PEARL ST
City:ALBANY
State:NY
ZIP:12207-1311
Country:US
Info Phone Num:518-434-3147/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Emergency Phone Num:518-434-3147
CAGE:65024
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:TICONIUM CO DIVISION OF CMP INDUSTRIES INC
Address:413 N PEARL ST
Box:City:ALBANY
State:NY
ZIP:12207-1311
Country:US
Phone:518-434-3147
CAGE:65024

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ALPHA-ALUMINA (ALUMINUM OXIDE)   (SARA III)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: 96.4% %
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9394

Ingred Name:TITANIUM DIOXIDE
CAS:13463-67-7
RTECS #:XR2275000
Fraction by Wt: 2.7% %
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9394

Ingred Name:SILICA GEL
CAS:112945-52-5
RTECS #:VV7310000
Fraction by Wt: 0.5% %
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:6 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM OXIDE
CAS:1309-48-4
RTECS #:OM3850000
Fraction by Wt: 0.2% %
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 PARTICULATE
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3, FUME; 9394

Ingred Name:IRON OXIDE
CAS:1309-37-1
RTECS #:NO7400000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1% %
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 (FE)
ACGIH TLV:5MG(FE)/M3FUME,B2;94

Ingred Name:CALCIUM OXIDE
CAS:1305-78-8
RTECS #:EW3100000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1% %
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3; 9394

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV 10 MG/M3 (ALUMINUM OXIDE)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATIONS MAY RESULT IN ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISORDERS. SYMPTOMS
    OF OVEREXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE IRRITATION OF EYES, EARS, NASAL
    PASSAGES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. IRRITATION	OF THE SKIN MAY ALSO
    OCCUR.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
    CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
    CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:RESPIRATORY IRRITATIONS, EYE IRRITATION, EAR
    IRRITATION, NASAL IRRITATION, SKIN IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH IMPAIRED PULMONARY
    FUNCTION SHOULD NOT BE SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATIONS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. IRRIGATE EYES AND SKIN WITH COPIOUS
    QUANTITIES OF WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE. USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONFLAMMABLE. USE PROCEDURES SUITABLE FOR
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:NORMAL PRECAUTIONS FOR INERT OR NUISANCE DUST
    AND PARTICULATES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE HANDLING PROCEDURES WHICH WILL
    LIMIT EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE AIRBORNE DUST.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVE RESPIRAATOR FOR NUISANCE DUST
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:GLOVES RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFEETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:ARM SLEEVES AND BARRIER CREAM FOR PREVENTION
    OF DERMATITIS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING PRODUCT
    AND BEFORE EATING DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:5400F,2982C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:3.5-4.0
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NIL
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:USUALLY BROWN CRYSTALLINE SOLID, NO ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
    ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSAL CONTAINER OR
    LINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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